Wisdom from the Batcave
Book Description
WISDOM FROM THE BATCAVE analyzes the life philosophy that emerges from Batman comic books. In 18 lighthearted chapters (such as "How to Triumph over Adversity," "The Value of Inspiring Others," "A Better Definition of Victory"), the Batman's example is used to teach profound truths. Focusing on relationships with self, others, and the larger community, WISDOM FROM THE BATCAVE uses the experience o...
MoreWISDOM FROM THE BATCAVE analyzes the life philosophy that emerges from Batman comic books. In 18 lighthearted chapters (such as "How to Triumph over Adversity," "The Value of Inspiring Others," "A Better Definition of Victory"), the Batman's example is used to teach profound truths. Focusing on relationships with self, others, and the larger community, WISDOM FROM THE BATCAVE uses the experience of the Batman and his allies to illustrate how to live a super, heroic life.
Here is your invitation to enter the Batcave and learn from the personal example of the Batman himself.
Brilliant, guiding light -- from the Dark Knight!
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... the best of its kind I've ever read ... -- Dennis O'Neil
... A spectacular book! -- Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.
... a fascinating read, and a real eye-opener. -- Ed Brubaker
... a wonderful, scholarly, entertaining, and uplifting book. -- Greg Rucka
... This is one terrific read. -- Mark Waid
... makes the case better than anything that I have ever read for why Batman continues to fascinate (and instruct) decades after his first appearance. -- Chuck Dixon
... Read this book, and see what the Batman inspires in you. -- Steve Englehart
... Cary has done a wonderful job analyzing comicdom's most complex creation, and, in the process, shown that there is a Batman inside all of us. -- Gerry Conway, Co-Executive Producer, "Law & Order: Criminal Intent"
... WISDOM FROM THE BATCAVE is not only a love letter to comics, but also a touching celebration of life's most basic treasures and humanity's ongoing quest for nobility, greatness, and integrity, as observed through the Batman's cowl. ... unabashedly embraces the fantasies of the Batman mythology, and translates them into simple earnest truths for the everyday superhero. -- Joe Kelly
... A refreshing take on the underlying lessons of this great popular culture hero. -- Max Allan Collins, creator of "Road to Perdition"
... A wise and absorbing book ... penetrating the cloak of darkness to reveal the Batman's inner truth. -- Doug Moench
... absolutely unique in its approach. ... one of the finest and most thought-provoking -- an outstanding contribution to this field. -- Scott Peterson
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